Chapter 180
Nicol
I walked back into the house I was so happy that I could help Kayla with an Ultra sound tomorrow but now I had to sort out Enzo. Enzo was standing outside with Herman. “Herman, can I grab Enzo quickly?” “Yes, off course I’ll keep an eye on the gate.” When Enzo and I got in the living room he asked me “What’s wrong Nicol?” “Nothing is wrong I just wanted to find out with you if you are, okay?” “What do you mean?” “Well, I’ve heard you sort of moved in here shouldn’t we get someone else to do the night shift you can’t do both, you need your sleep.” He actually took my hands in his and looked me in the eyes. “I’m good Nicol thank you for asking but since I started working here, I’ve never felt more needed. I feel responsible for these women and I don’t take my responsibilities lightly.” “If, you are sure?” “I am.” “Okay I’ll organize with Carol that we buy you a sleeper couch this couch can’t be comfortable, not at all.” “I really don’t mind Nicol.” “Well, I do.” We got up and as we walked Enzo asked me “Can I ask you something?” “Yes, off course.” “Is Mia and Kayla, okay?” “Yes, they are, Kayla is very excited she’s going for her first ultra sound and is going to find out if it’s a boy or a girl.” “That’s wonderful news.” “It really is.” As Enzo walked to the gate, I went looking for Carol. I found her in the kitchen chopping up the vegetables I brought. “Nicol” “Carol I just want to tell you I spoke to Enzo he doesn’t want to leave he said he felt responsible for the women here.” “I told you he will say something like that.” “Well, I thought if he is going to stay, I’ll order and sleeper coach and have it delivered. We need the man to have a good night sleep if his going to protect everyone.” “That’s a great idea.” “And then tomorrow I’m coming to collect Kayla and Mia for check ups at our clinic.” “Oh, that’s wonderful news thank you Nicol.” “Just my pleasure but now I have to go.” “No problem I’ll see you tomorrow.” “Tomorrow Carol.”
As we drove home Herman asked me “Should I stop for something to eat?” “No, I’m not hungry.” “Will you mind if I stop, there’s this nice Italian place just a few blocks from here and I’m really in the mood for one of their sandwiches.” I really wanted to go home and just get into bed but how can I say no to someone that drove me around the whole day and was shadowing me. “Yes, off course you can stop.” I was busy making more notes in my book, things I still want to do for the shelter when the car stopped. When I looked up, he was at my favorite Italian deli. I wondered if it was a coincidence or was it really his favorite place. He jumped out without asking me if I wanted something. Probable coincidence then. I quickly rolled down my window. “Herman.” I called. “Yes Nicol?” “Can you get me a pastrami sandwich as well?” “Yes, off course with all the trimmings?” “Yes please.” I was really thinking that Nicolas put him up to this I mean how can this be everyone’s favorite Italian deli? It didn’t take long before he got back in the SUV. I was stunned at how my mouth started to water when he gave me the bag, I couldn’t help it I took out the sandwich and took a bite. “They make the best pastrami sandwiches.” “I totally agree with you.” “Herman, can I ask you something?” “Yes, off course anything.” “Did Nicolas tell you this was my favorite Deli?” “NO, he did not, how is that for coincidence.” I wasn’t so sure he was talking the truth but I left it. The sandwich was just too tasty to complain. When we got at home I went straight to our room, went to the walk-in closet and put something on that was comfortable. I got into bed and as soon as my head hit the pillow I was out.
Nicolas
When I got at work Jason was on me. “Where were you?” “I told you I had an appointment.” “Yes, an appointment I’m sure it didn’t take this long.” “No, I made another one what’s crawled up your ass?” I asked because Jason was never this uptight. “Well, you are more popular now that you have a girlfriend than before.” He said. That was cryptic. “What do you mean?” “Well, there is new people that wants to do business with you, and I’m talking big companies Nicolas.” “That’s great news why are you still looking like that?” I waved my hand towards his face. “Well, if you must know Anton and Karen are driving me crazy.” “I told you not to answer their calls.” “I don’t really have a chose when they call the landline do I?” “I take it I have messages from both of them?” “Yes, you do.” “Do I want to hear them?” I asked Jason not so sure if I want to hear them. “I don’t think so but I suggest you listen in any case.” “Okay fine what does Anton want?” “A meeting with you to clear everything up and if you don’t give him a meeting Candy his girlfriend apparently won’t help Nicol with her charity.” “You know what Jason tells him to go and fuck himself I don’t need him nor do we need Candy I’m sure I know more than enough people that will help. And how can he even think by threatening me or Nicol for that matter will help his case?” “I did tell him he was going about everything the wrong way but you know him, he does what he wants.” “Fine and Karen what is her story?” “She wants you to know she will wait for you no matter how long this fling you have with Nicol will last she will wait.” “Don’t she know she sounds desperate and what I have with Nicol is definitely not a fling.” “I know that and yes I told her she’s desperate then she said when I meet the right women, I’ll feel the same.” “And what did you say to that?” “That I will never be as desperate as her.” “I’m sure she didn’t like that comment?” “No, she did not she put the phone down in my ear.” “Good thank you Jason, now go out and have lunch I’ll cover the office.” “You sure?” “Yes, after you had to deal with those two you deserve it.” “Thank you, Nicolas.” “You know what?” “No what?” “Nicol made you a better man.” “I know Jason I know.”